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Thu Jan 29, 2015

Sauced: Memphis Barbecue Co. Spicy BBQ Sauce

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Memphis Barbecue Co. Spicy BBQ Sauce

Sauce Stats

Name
Memphis Barbecue Co. Spicy BBQ Sauce
Produced by
Memphis Barbecue Company
Cost
$6.50 for 16oz at Memphis BBQ Co.
Ingredients
Ketchup, Brown Sugar, Worcestershire Sauce, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Tomato Paste, Sugar, Prepared Mustard, Spices, Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Monosodium Glutamate, Paprika, Dehydrated Onion, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Refine Soybean Oil, Natural Char Flavor, Spice Extractive, and Oleoresin Paprika
Color
Maroon
Meatwave Rating
710
out of 10
Pretty Damn Good
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A smoky, earthy spice defines this sauce, whose immense heat strikes a nice balance with sweetness after being grilled.

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Thu Jan 15, 2015

Sauced: Garland Jack's Secret Six Sweet 'n Sticky Molasses Barbecue Sauce

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Garland Jack Sweet 'n Sticky Molasses

Sauce Stats

Name
Garland Jack's Secret Six Sweet 'n Sticky Molasses Barbecue Sauce
Produced by
Garland Jack's
Cost
Approximately $2.19 for 18oz at your local grocery
Ingredients
Tomato Puree, Sugar, Molasses, Vinegar, Contains Less Than 2% Of Modified Food Starch, Salt, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor, Dried Onions, Mustard Flour, Spice, Potassium Sorbate, Dried Garlic
Color
Dark Maroon
Meatwave Rating
510
out of 10
Middle of the Road
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The heavy hand of molasses dominates this sweet and smoky sauce that has a light vinegar tang.

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Thu Jan 1, 2015

Sauced: Three Little Pigs BBQ Sauce

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Three Little Pigs BBQ Sauce

Sauce Stats

Name
Three Little Pigs BBQ Sauce
Produced by
Three Little Pigs BBQ
Cost
$6.49 for 19.5oz The Kansas City BBQ Store
Ingredients
Ketchup, Molasses, Sugar, Cayenne Pepper Mash, Brown Sugar, Vinegar, Garlic, Worcestershire Sauce, Natural Smoke Flavor
Color
Mahogany
Meatwave Rating
810
out of 10
Approaching Greatness
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Three Little Pigs delivers on all the barbecue flavors you'd expect—tomato, sugar, molasses, and vinegar—in a balance that makes it unique, but not overly challenging.

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Thu Dec 18, 2014

Sauced: Trifecta Original Barbecue Sauce

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Trifecta Original Barbecue Sauce

Sauce Stats

Name
Trifecta Original Barbecue Sauce
Produced by
Trifecta Gourmet Sauces
Cost
$35.00 for 6 13.5oz bottles at Trifecta Gourmet Sauces
Ingredients
Brown Sugar, Tomato Puree, Vinegar, White Sugar, Red Onions, Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Jalapeño Peppers, Hot Pepper Sauce, Lemon Juice, Garlic Powder, Worcestershire Sauce, Citric Acid, Soy Sauce, Smoke Flavor, Onion Powder, Spices, Xanthan Gum
Color
Reddish-orange
Meatwave Rating
810
out of 10
Approaching Greatness
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A bright and fresh flavor that brings in an excellent balance between sweet, tangy, and spicy makes Trifecta Original Barbecue Sauce a great all around choice suited for almost any barbecue or grilling need.

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Thu Dec 4, 2014

Sauced: Kansas City's Cowtown Bar-B-Q Sauce

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Cowtown Bar-B-Q Sauce

Sauce Stats

Name
Kansas City's Cowtown Bar-B-Q Sauce
Produced by
Kansas City's Cowtown BBQ
Cost
$3.99 for 18oz at The Kansas City BBQ Store
Ingredients
Tomato Paste, White Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Water, Sugar, Spice Blend (Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Ancho Chili Powder), Mustard Flour, Natural Smoke Flavor, Salt, Onion Powder, Molasses, Garlic Granules, Tamarind Concentrate, and Spices
Color
Rusty Red
Meatwave Rating
810
out of 10
Approaching Greatness
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Cowtown Bar-B-Q Sauce delivers all the ubiquitous barbecue flavors—sweet molasses, tangy vinegar, fruity tomato, and a light smokiness—in a robust, but balanced manner that makes it a great all-purpose sauce for your grilling and barbecue needs.

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